UNITED STATES. U.S. Centennial Exposition. Philadelphia. 1876. Silver so-called dollar. 24.76 gm. 38 mm. Official medal. Genius of American Independence, grasping sword and raising hand to 13 stars radiated above / IN COMMEMORATION OF THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. HK 20. Uncirculated; slight marks; overall a choice piece with exceptional toning. Scarce.

Silver was in short supply at the time. The piece was struck at a Mint exhibit on the grounds and it sold for $3, a substantial sum at the time